Intercultural Programs
Intercultural Organizations

About Intercultural Organizations (ICOs)

Intercultural Organizations (ICOs) is an umbrella for several groups that exist to support, educate and celebrate different cultures and perspectives among students.

The purpose of ICOs is two-fold: 1). to provide a space for students of similar background to come together for support and fellowship and; 2) to give all students the opportunity to build new friendships and to learn about and value different cultures, histories and perspectives of others.

ICO Student Leaders

Business Manager

Bethany Le

Asian Student Association (ASA)

Caityln Wells & Lindsay Park

Black Student Union (BSU)

Shakayla Manwarren-Fairley & Miah Williams

Hawai'i Student Association

TBD

Latino Cultural Organization (LCO)Co-Leaders:

Emily Mata & Jessica Aragon

Global & International Student Association (GISA)

Kevin Gao

Multi-Ethnic Student Association (MESA)

Rebekah Beeghly, Caleb Rodriguez, & Brendan Fong

Racial Equality and Justice (REJ)

Olivia Stowell & Liv Essen

Advisor

Jason Cha

Intercultural Organizations (ICOs)

Any registered Westmont student may apply to lead, be a member of or participate in programs organized by an ICO. ICOs are and have always been inclusive, i.e. all students of all backgrounds are welcome to participate. Programs and meetings are framed and guided by the college’s learning standard for diversity and by the mission, vision and goals of Intercultural Programs.

This year, their vision is to focus on the spiritual and church histories and legacies of different cultures.

The Intercultural Programs office partners with Residence Life to place Intercultural Peer Mentors (IPMs) in each of the residence halls.

These students serve as both a liaison to the ICP office as well as resources in the residence halls for issues of diveristy and mulicultural identity. The IPMs serve on the Community Life Councils (CLCs) in each community.